ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2740, 31 May 1924, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ROYAL PICTURES. In the title role of “'Omar the Tent Maker/’ to be screened at tlie Royal Theatre to-night, Guy Bates Post shows this famous Persian both as a .youth and a middle aged man. and individually perfect in its realism and. in the sympathy which it evokes in the spectator. The sprit of the east is contained in this production, which is magnificent beyoud words. It depicts thousands of players in scenes of grip and grandeur. It lulls and fires like the wine of Omar. There.is also a good comedy entitled “'Assorted Heroes.” On Monday night a Big Four production entitled “The White Rose,”released by United Artists, will he screened. Tn this picture D. W. Griffith’s has produced 10,000 feet of the finest film yet seen. Here is a picture story about a .girl who couldn’t, slop loving—a story so big and so dramatic that you’ll thrill, surge, and sigli just as glowingly as in the first sweet raptures of vour own first love. The east is an exceptionally good one, starring Alae Ala rah and Ivfir Novella. A picture everyone should see. Don’t miss it. Prices 2/- and 1/-, children half-price. On Wednesday night “Pure Grit” ivill bo screened. A Universal production full of action. Esther Ralston lias the leading role. An out-of-doors drama that you will like. Also final episode of -“Hurricane Hutch.” “BOSTON BLACKIE.” A? the Town Hall to-night. William Russell will be seen in “Boston Blackie.” Husky, capable as an actor, Russell has been well east in ilie title role. The story deals with prison reform, denouncing the sort of punishment practised in some jails. There are quite a few thrills and the production has a good share of romance centred about; Eva Novak. Comedy and World’s News also. Brices as usual.

On Alontlay evening what has been regarded, by Australian critics as the leading English picture to date, “The Bohemian Girl,” will be screened. The romantic story is based on Balfe’s opera and the principal roles are played by a great cast including Gladys Cooper, Ellen Terry, Ivor Novello and Constance Collier. Comedy “In Dutch,” and latest Battle Gazette with natural colour fashions.

An added novelty on Afonday night will be the appearance of Air •Maurice Vancam, the original gentleman hobo; who is on a walking toiir oT the world. Air Vancam will deliver a. short address to the audience. He carries 109 books of official records of places visited. Popular prices 1/- and 1/6, children 3d and (id.

Is a woman old at 38? Must she be deaf to the voice of romance? Such questions are to be answered in “Only 35,” at (lie Town Hall on Wednesday night. Also a two-reel comedy, Travel and News are the supports. Usual Cabaret prices. “ROBINSON CRUSOE” PANTOMIME. IN AID OP EOXTON SCHOOL FUNDS. •' _ ✓ On. Monday, -June 9th., in the Theatre Royal, the curtain will rise on the spectacular pantomime “Robinson Crusoe.” The pantomime, is being produced by Loiter Sinclair, dame, and Winifred La; France, one of Australasia's most popular principal boys in this line of entertainment, and 30 picked local amateurs. Never before lias a production on such a magnificent scale been attempted in Poxton.. The scenery, dressing, lighting, etc. are to be on a scale equal to any- .1. C. Williamson’s productions. The script teems with amusing incidents and laughs follow hard upon one another like shots from a galling gun. The members of the local east are excellent and already one genius has been unearthed of whom great things are expected in the near future.- Another surprise is the dancing of .the ballet, composed us it is, of sixteen local girls. A representative of this paper had the pleasure of witnessing a rehearsal and was astounded at the results obtained by the producer! in such a short period. The box plan opens to-day at Parkes’ and already upwards of 40 seats have been reserved, and, judging by this, intending patrons 'will be-well adwised to make application immediately. The stage is being extensively altered and the public may look forward to a real ding dong performance which will linger in the memory for months to come. , ,